The largest contiguous nature reserve in The Netherlands

HARDERWIJK, SITUATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL VELUWE. WITH THE VELUWEMEER IN THE FRONT YARD AND FOREST AND HEATH NEARBY. DISCOVER THE VERSATILITY OF NATURE.

IN THE FOREST

The Veluwe offers many possibilities for excursions. Learn more about the Hanseatic city during a walk with a guide, or active by bike. The forests also offer the opportunity to explore the heights. Do you dare to go to the climbing forest? Or would you rather stay by the water?

The then busy Zuiderzee was named Veluwemeer after the Afsluitdijk. The fishing industry has evolved and made way for amateur boaters and water sports enthusiasts. The rich history of the past has left an impression, Harderwijk is proud of it and is happy to highlight it again now. A spacious boulevard from which you can enjoy the view of the water, viewpoints that give the feeling of freedom, and the beach as an ideal place to relax. Would you rather have fun on the water? Then there is a lot to experience in and around the Veluwemeer.

ON THE WATER

Harderwijk, a city for true water sports fans. The fast waterway offers opportunities for water skiing, shallow water for surfers, canals for standup paddlers and a beautiful promenade for the real connoisseurs who like to sit by the harbour.

Out and about

Rent a boat

Harderwijk, the city on the water. Get on the boat at the Loft and sail through Harderwijk and its surroundings with a skipper who can also tell you a lot about the area.

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Out and about

Kayaking

Be active and discover the surroundings in an original and sporty way. At the loft you can get directly into the kayak (we have two kayaks for two people), from which you can paddle along the beautiful promenade and through the renovated canals.